Honda CB500 Four (1973)

The Honda CB 500 Four K2 is a 1973 motorcycle with a four stroke, transverse four cylinder engine that has 2 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 498 cc. The bike is air cooled and has a compression ratio of 9.0:1, with induction through 4x 22mm Keihin carburetors and ignition through battery with points. The CB 500 Four has a maximum power of 48 hp at 9000 rpm and supports both electric start and kickstart. It has a 5-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The front suspension is a telescopic fork and the rear suspension is a swingarm with double hydraulic shocks and adjustable spring preload. The front brake has a single disc and a 1 piston caliper, while the rear brake is drum. The bike has a 64-degree rake and a trail of 105mm/4.1 inches. The wet weight of the Honda CB 500 Four is 201 kg/445.3 lbs and it has a fuel capacity of 14 liters/3.7 US gallons.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Honda CB 500 Four K2

Year: 1973

Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder.

Capacity: 498 cc / 30.4 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 56.0 x 50.6 mm

Cooling System: Air cooled

Compression Ratio: 9.0:1

Induction: 4x 22mm Keihin

Ignition: Battery, with points

Starting: Electric starter supported with kickstarter

Max Power: 48 hp / 35 kW @ 9000 rpm

Max Torque: NA

Transmission: 5 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Front Suspension: Telescopic fork.

Rear Suspension: Swingarm, double hydraulic shock’s with adjustable spring preload

Front Brakes: Single disc 1 piston caliper

Rear Brakes: Drum

Front Tyre: 3.25-19

Rear Tyre: 3.50-18

Rake: 64 degrees

Trail: 105 mm /4.1 in

Wet Weight: 201 kg / 445.3 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal